Jul 19 2007
While You Were Sleeping…
Dear Blog,
While you were sleeping, so much happened. When you fell sick, amazing people jumped in to help rescue you. CableGirl and Shaz both offered support and advice. Then Luisa came along and volunteered her expert friend Radioactive Jam and though he’d never met you before he was willing to drop everything to be at your beck and call. And then all of a sudden, out of no where, Elizabeth arrived on the scene and through her expert analysis, she discovered that you had some troubles deep down inside and that major surgery would be required. Elizabeth was, before this, a total stranger, but as a true Good Samaritan, she spend hours bandaging your wounds and finding the source of your anguish. She knew that it was time to put you out, but only for a little while. It was at this point that you were left comatose, barely surviving, and not functioning at all.
While you were sleeping, other blogs kept working. They wrote wonderful things. You’re so behind on all those posts, I don’t know how you’ll ever catch up. You were tagged with awards and memes and I don’t know when you might get to them, but wasn’t it nice of people to think of you!!! However, there are three posts of which you must be made aware: Both Jenn in Holland and Soccer Mom In Denial awarded you with the Schmoozer award. They even had a tiff over which one would be able to award you, and then amicably decided that they both would! I know that you can hardly believe that anyone would make such a fuss over you, but they did! And then Momma’s World is holding a contest for some incredible Elizabeth Arden products which must be entered soon, because the first drawing is coming up on July 23! Anyone who wants to enter can, so you’d better hurry over there.
Sadly, dear Blog, you have lost your memory. We truly hope that this is a temporary situation. Your posts and your comments are currently being stored here. The doctors are working feverishly to help bring your memory back. (And, while I confess that I did post over there once or twice, please do not consider it cheating. I needed to post somewhere. I’m only human, right? But it meant nothing to me. I was thinking of you the whole time, I swear!)
In the meantime, dear Blog, please know how worried I was–how much I missed you, how I fretted over you. I’m so grateful to have you back. And while you’re not quite looking like your old self yet, please know that we’ll be working together over the next few days to make you as good as new. And don’t you ever frighten me like this again, dear Blog!! You have come to mean so much to me–not just as an “addiction” but as the source whereby I have come to know so many amazing people and have made lasting connections with new-found loved ones.
I love you, dear Blog.
Love,
Brillig
Dear Brillig’s Blog:
I hope you feel better soon. Be nice to your mommy.
Shauna
Oh, Brillig’s blog,
We have missed you so much! I have tried to email your momma, but my computer prompts me for a password whenever I try. I am very basic in my computer abilities, and I’m sure the problem lies on my end, where my husband has set up some sort of block or something, but it was frustrating! I wanted to write and make your mom laugh!
I’m glad to see your comments section is working again, at least. You must be feeling a bit better.
I hope you can make a full recovery, for you with your slithy toves are being missed by the Greens.
So here’s to a speedy recovery!
Love, Marie
Brillig’s blog, dear, dear, Brillig’s blog,
Well, you certainly gave all of us a scare, but it’s nice to know you are responding to treatment. Doctors are good people aren’t they? Especially geeky doctors who know all about the inner workings of your mind and your codes. Your mama should give them all flowers or cupcakes or something. You know they did it for her because she is such a wonderful person and everyone just adores her. That’s an easy thing to do. We adore you too, you sweet blog you, and we will all be happy to see you on your little bloggy feet again soon.
I love you so much Brillig’s blog. Listen to your mama and please don’t fall into the pit of despair ever again, okay?
Love,
Auntie Jenn
I see your header! YAY!!!!
Dear Brillig’s Blog,
I know it was difficult, but thank you for being such a good patient and allowing me to peek inside you. You are a good blog and you will live a long and happy life!
Love,
“Angel” Elizabeth
I want to tip-toe - you seem so fragile dear blog. Waiting patiently ….
So glad you’re feeling better ‘Twas Brillig. You are beautiful with or without your glam rags.
Elizabeth sounds like an angel.
LOL!
Yay!
So does this require ice cream, like a tonsillectomy? What do blogs consume when they’re not feeling well?
Glad you’re up and running again.
I’ve literally been on the edge of my seat- so worried about you! You must be feeling crazy! And missing my daily dose of Brillig has made me grumpy. So glad you’re back!
I was wondering what happened to you and your blog…
Hope it feels better soon!!!!
Dear Blog,
If you were mine, I probably would have grounded you for at least a month for such bad behavior. Thank your lucky stars that your mother is of a kinder, gentler sort. We’re very glad to see you, but You. Behave. Or else.
I never thought that a blog’s inner workings could make me cry. Wiping tears off the keyboard now. Well done Elizabeth and other angels. (Where do good blogs go when they die, that’s what I want to know?)
That’s unconditional love.
Hmm…it lost my comment. Are you SURE you fixed it!?
J/k…It said something about how great your hubby and eFriends are.
Glad you’re back on track.
Looking good! See, it is all coming back. I am so glad this is working!
Dear Brillig’s blog,
There must occasionally be something wrong, because the last time I tried to comment, you wouldn’t let me. I hope that whatever spasms that still seem to be occuring go away quick, because what more can I do than read you.
I’m glad you are feeling better and I hope that you don’t ever do this to your mommy again. She is a sweetie that deserves you whole and well.
Happy Days!
Dedee
Dear Brillig’s Blog,
I do know what you are going through sweetie. I had an accident that cost me my memory too for a while. But I did get better in time, and even though there are still some “holes” where the real memories were, I had a lot of friends who helped me fill in the blanks, and here I am, years later, and the whole incident is all but forgotten. It has little to do with who I am now.
But I will advise you to take it slow. I made some bad decisions during my recovery phase and it took me a whole lot longer to really get back to my true self. I surely don’t want anything like that to happen to you.
Look after yourself and know that we all understand you are not completely up to speed, but we’ll wait for you!!
Thought Hugs!
It’s a relief to see you getting back on your feet. I had some serious Brillig withdrawals.
Blogs. Bah! They never write, they never call. They can’t - or won’t - remember important things on their own.
Why we put up with them I’ll never understand. But that’s (blog) life I guess…
Dear Brillig’s blog,
If I had known how serious your condition was, I would have sent flowers. Hope you are all better soon.